I thought that nothing would be more symbolic of this amazing summer journey than a walk into the ocean.

ANTHONY: My nipples are already hard.

I hadn't anticipated such a drastic weather change.

ALICIA: Kevin, it's going to be freezing.AARON: Can't we just dip our toes in?ME: No way! We are all going to do this! Besides, we all spent money on new bathing suits, didn't we?AJ: I repeat, I thought we were getting naked.

I didn't care if I was walking into freezing cold water. I had won my bet with Brad, and in the process, had made four new friends.

BRAD: I'd cry if my tear ducts weren't frozen.ME: Admit it, Brad. I did it.BRAD: Yes, you did. I guess I'll have to get you next time, Gadget.ANTHONY: Let's do this already!

We all ran--it was the only way.

We ran right into the water, and instantly began screaming.

They were screams of joy...mostly joy...a little bit of joy.

A lot of cold.

ALICIA: I think I just went barren.AJ: HOLY F**K!AARON: Is that a sheet of ice?ANTHONY: Kev, I thought we were being rewarded? Kev?

Brad and I had made it a few feet in, then ran back out again onto the sand.

I told myself I was admiring the tableau of the proteges-turned-graduates in the water.

In reality, I was just plain old f**king freezing.

BRAD: So?ME: So...?BRAD: Is this it? Is this the end?ME: Yes, Brad. Summer's over. It's cold. This is it.BRAD: So you wouldn't be interested in...?ME: In what?BRAD: Well, I was thinking maybe...double or nothing?ME: No. No. No!